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ProLiteracy Worldwide

Literacy Opportunity Fund (adult literacy operating grants)

Opening soon

Key facts

Deadline
Opens Dec 1, 2026 · due Jan 4, 2027
Award size
Up to $6,000
Match ?
Not required · Work out your budget and match
Who can apply
Nonprofit with 501(c)(3)
Where
Anywhere in the U.S., including Tennessee

Opening soon: the funder has announced this grant, but you can't apply yet. Use the time to get ready and check whether it fits.

How this fits you

  • Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
  • No match required

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About this grant

Grants up to $6,000 for nonprofits that teach adults to read, write and do math. Money can pay staff, teacher stipends, supplies or rent. There are four rounds each year.

Application (opens Dec 1, 2026) Add dates to my calendar

Ask a partner for a letter

Your schedule, working back from the deadline

  1. Dec14
    Ask partners for letters of support or commitment
    Suggested: partners need about three weeks to write and sign letters.
  2. Dec28
    Finish a complete draft for a final review
    Suggested: leave about a week for someone else to read the draft.
  3. Jan1
    Submit
    Suggested: submit a few days early in case the form or email has trouble.
  4. Jan4
    Deadline
    From the funder.

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